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Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…
Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…
Hot Springs
Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…
Wild hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Bring your own towel.
Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…
The camp site in Árnes is in a beautiful landscape close to the river Kálfá. It is a…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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